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Handbag Upgrade

So it’s been a
big day in the Without the Bollocks household – I bought myself a new handbag.
Long overdue and, of course, it’s Coach - yes Sarah, I am chasing up Coach’s Corporate
headquarters regarding its supply chain policy. However, I have to admit something -
new factors had to be considered in the decision making process for the first
time in my life. The main factor being - does this bag have enough space for my old lady
accessories?

Yes, I had to upgrade not just my bag, but the size of my bag
as well, because I now have to include things like spectacles. I hate to admit
it, but my standard preference for a smaller bag, always neatly packed, is no
longer relevant as I barrel towards my dotage. There are moments in life when one
faces the reality of aging, and today was one of them… sigh.

Got this version in black of course...

However, with
that said, even though I have a bigger handbag, I refuse to be one of those
women whose bag is so chaotic that they are forced to spend a good 20 minutes
on the ground, every day, looking for their keys. Oh no no no, I will maintain
my rigid order and neat bag discipline. I have absolutely no idea how ‘Messy Handbag
Girls’ cope with that level of chaos. Just watching it makes my skin crawl.

With that, I
would like to wish all of my Chinese friends Gong Xi Fa Cai, I hope the
reunions are fun and that fortunes are made!

I grew up in country Australia, went to university in Melbourne studying music and ancient history, joined the Australian Army as a musician, entered the world of public relations, and then decided to head off around the world. That was 1995 and I'm still going, having lived in London, Boston, NYC, Thailand and Singapore - with a couple of short trips back to Australia in between. Singapore-based now, with an adorable husband and two rambunctious sons, my professional background is communication strategy and content marketying, with a focus on business and creative writing. My passion is people from all walks of life, and the amazing diversity of this extraordinary planet. I reckon life is pretty great, even though it can be crap sometimes too. I also blog extensively, with three blogs - my personal blog Without the Bollocks where I talk about life, my professional blog SAJE focused on all things communication, and a kids adventure blog for Singapore. Hey what can I say, I need to write!